How I got started

I started trail riding on a XR100 when I was 10 years old. My parents bought a Honda CR80 for me in March 2005 and I started racing in April 2005. I have since moved from a 2005 CR125 to a 2007 KXF250 and am currently racing 125 Novice/Schoolboy.

Goals for the Future

What inspires you to compete?

I like to challenge myself everytime I ride to increase my speed and technique in order to achieve the best results. I currently train with Justin Buckelew who also pushes me to work hard to acheive my goals.

Some Personal Information About Me:

My name is Ryan Blada, I am 16 years old and live in Goodyear, Arizona. I started trail riding when I was 10 years old on a Honda XR100 and entered in my first motocross race in April 2005 on a 1998 Honda CR80. My parents bought me a CR125 for my 8th grade graduation and  I won the 125 Beginner class in the Amatuer Open 2006. I now have a 2007 KXF250. I live, eat and sleep racing and head out to train at three to four times a week.

Why do you compete?

I like to compete because it is fun, challenging, rewarding and you meet a lot of great people.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I would like to continue to compete in motorcross until I have the opportunity to turn Pro. Once I acheive that, I would like to travel and race around the country. My dad and I are going to compete in the Baja 1000 when I turn 16.

How's Life Treating You?

Life is treating me great! 

For 2007 I won the State Championship and Grand Canyon Series in the Novice class. In addition to that,  I took 1st place in Novice Support at the Fire/Police Nationals. I train and practice weekly at a local track .  Riding with other riders with a higher skill level, helps me acheive the competitive goals that I have for myself.